Remmington 700 Varmint

[twolane]

I did some searching and couldn't find too much info, so I though I could start a new thread...

I saw dick's (I think) has 700 varmints in sale on Black Friday for $399. Doesn't say what caliber or what exact model.
Would this be an okay bolt action to start with and learn on? I haven't shot one in years and I'd like to get back to it.
It will be used mostly at 100yds as that's what most of the local ranges have.

[Bhobbs]

The Remington 700 is a bolt action rifle.

[bombadillo]

Not sure what you're asking about. 700 Varmint is a manually operated bolt rifle, probably chambered in .223/5.56 or .308win. Start on a .223 bolt action as the rounds are plentiful, cheap, and accurate. Build it up as needed from there once you get comfortable and familiar with how things work. Take a clinic on rifle basics, safety, and proper use of a bipod, sling, and other techniques. Spend a bit on learning how to do things properly and it will go a lot further than dropping more money on a spendier rifle. Good luck and ask questions.

[roc_my_tims]

Boycotting dicks sg for there acts of not selling ars after sandy hook

[Lucky Scott]

Back to your original question, Yes, a great rifle to have and a good price. Make sure it is a 700 and not another model as they sell cheaper models with a different number instead of 700 and people sometimes get confused.

[CobraRed]

+1
The quintessential first buy for someone getting into precision shooting right there. The stock is near terrible, but just the action itself is worth more than that sell price.

[fonzy]

http://www.remington.com/en/products/firearms/smu/centerfire/dsg/model%20700%20adl%20varmint%20scope%20combo%20in%20mossy%20oak%20brush%20camo.aspx

[twolane]

Risking all of them being sold out before I get in line, here's a link to the ad I found..

http://bfads.net/Item/Dicks-Sporting-Goods-Black-Friday-Remington-Model-700-ADL-SS/165057

[Don Nguyen]

How much do they normally sell for? $600?

[NRAhighpowershooter]

the only bad thing about the rem 700 Varmint in 223 is that they only offer a 1-12 twist...

[vliberatore]

How much do they normally sell for? $600?

$450

[NorCalFocus]

I paid $600 for mine a few months ago. $350 is dirt cheap.

They also offer them in 22-250 if you want more than a .223

[Iloveguns]

Sure this is not for last year? They had this sale last year.

[ExtremeX]

I paid $600 for mine a few months ago. $350 is dirt cheap.

They also offer them in 22-250 if you want more than a .223

You probably paid $600 for a BDL, not an ADL.

I considered getting an ADL last year from them, but I didn't, because the .223 versions are 1:12 twist only.

[thomashoward]

Back to your original question, Yes, a great rifle to have and a good price. Make sure it is a 700 and not another model as they sell cheaper models with a different number instead of 700 and people sometimes get confused.

Some "entry level" rifles do not have the 700 action. Axis I believe is one of them.